Vice President, Legal (Corporate & Securities, Financing and Corporate Development)

Hayward Holdings. (NYSE HAYW) is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool
equipment globally with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is
continuously growing.

Headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina Hayward designs manufactures and markets a full
line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps filters heating
cleaners salt chlorinators automation lighting safety flow control and energy solutions at
our company-owned facilities in North Carolina Tennessee Arizona Rhode Island Georgia
Spain and China. We have distribution facilities in France Canada and Arizona.

Celebrating 100 years of heritage in 2025 Hayward has been enhancing pool ownership by
manufacturing cutting-edge advanced pool and spa equipment. Hayward listens to our
customers needs and implements them during the design and manufacturing process. The
goal is to become the preferred brand of choice with every residential and commercial
swimming pool and spa.

The Vice President Legal is accountable for leading the public company legal advice and
compliance of corporate and securities matters for the Company and its subsidiaries including
executive compensation; financing such as asset based lending and long-term debt; and all
types of corporate development transactions including acquisitions joint ventures and
divestitures.

Serve as the key legal advisor on corporate and securities matters and corporate
compliance

Prepare the Companys corporate and securities reports including proxy statements
equity and debt offering and other securities documents and work with the Finance department on the Companys financial statements annual quarterly and current
reports and other filings.

Advise on legal aspects of the companys credit agreements financings including
assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities

Responsible for compliance with the insider transaction reporting and other
requirements

Support and uphold Company management in compliance matters to strengthen
compliance awareness globally and plays a key role in identifying potential compliance
obstacles and provides compliance input and advice

Drive employee understanding and accountability of relevant compliance policies
through training and communication

Review commercial transactions to enable compliance with Company policies and
procedures and relevant laws and regulations including conducting due diligence and
implementing compliance safeguards related to third parties and JV/M&A transactions

Prepare updates and internal and external audit compliance records

Support the Board of Directors and its Committees handling corporate governance and
disclosure matters shareholder and investor relations matters; managing the Board
portal; and maintaining the custody and supervision of the Companys stock records and
stock plans minute books and other records of the Company and its subsidiaries

Prepare for the Companys annual stockholder meetings and Board and Committees:
draft agendas prepare Board presentations and draft meeting minutes

Draft executive compensation equity and incentive compensation plans and provide
legal advice relating to the Companys equity and debt securities

Direct supervision and management of outside legal counsel pertaining to significant
legal matters to protect the companys legal rights and maintain its operations within
the limits prescribed by international and domestic laws

Manage legal budgets including outside counsel fees and expenses

Advise company on compliance of unclaimed property laws to minimize risk and recover
lost assets.

Develop strategies to mitigate risk associated with tariffs and international trade

Monitor and interpret changes in trade laws and international trade regulations and
maintain Company compliance with these changes.

Remain current and knowledgeable with respect to legislation case law and
administrative rulings as well as pending legislation and administrative regulations
pertinent to operations of the company in assigned area of responsibility; determine its
potential impact on the company

Additional duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for supervising multiple projects
Responsible for mentoring paraprofessionals

Juris Doctor required

Licensed and a member in good standing of a State Bar required

Licensed in North Carolina or able to obtain out-of-state attorney in-house status in
North Carolina required

10 years progressive public/corporate securities attorney experience required

10 years in mentoring and providing work to paraprofessionals

Strong analytical problem-solving budgeting project management (from conception to
completion) prioritizing & planning skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis interpretation
reasoning summarizing drafting and presenting)

Proven experience with mergers and acquisitions due diligence and compliance

Strong understanding and application of mathematical financial and accounting
concepts

Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues
across the organization and external stakeholders

Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline oriented environment.

Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail deadlines and reporting

High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite Outlook & Internet application